Introduction

Stereolithography is the most widely used rapid prototyping/ technology. It is generally considered to provide the greatest accuracy and best surface finish of any rapid prototyping/3D printing process. SLA has a high resolution and is most commonly used as patterns for silicone tooling. Often sanded, painted, & tinted. Stereolithography is fast, allowing prototypes to be made in a matter of days, and the complexity of the model is seldom a factor.

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Aesthetic & Concept Models

High Detail and Accuracy

Master Patterns for PU Castings

Quickcast™ Patterns for Investment Casting

Large Models

Large models are produced on one of our 5000 machines using Somos 11122 Watershed™ resin. The clear resin has properties that match ABS, one of the most widely used plastics throughout the manufacturing industry. Watershed™ is ideal for flow analysis models, waterclear models including lenses and lightguides. The resin is extremely durable making it excellent for snap fits. Its low water absorption means it is not affected by high humidity levels. It is also the resin of choice for Quickcast™ investment patterns for foundry use.

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Small highly intricate models

Small highly intricate models are produced on either one of our High res machines or the Ultra-High res Viper machine also using Watershed™ resin. The Viper in Ultra Hi-res mode utilises the lasers extremely small spot size of just 0.075mm to produce precise, crisp detail on even the most intricate complex parts.

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SLA Parts

“From large frame machines using watershed resin to intricate detail produced on a viper”

“Different levels of finish available; from straight off the machine to fully finished.”